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M/S.Ttk Construction v. The Transport Commissioner

2026-06-01Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy8 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P.(MD)Nos.12680, 11294, 11623 and 12389 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.9517, 9521, 8848, 8732, 9373, 9374, 9391, 9393, 9377 and W.P.(MD)No.12680 of 2026 M/s.TTK Construction, Rep. by its Partner Managing Director, T.Rajavel Pandian, 2nd Floor, 80 feet Road, LIG Colony, Anna Nagar, Madurai-625 020.

.. Petitioner - Vs. - 1.The Transport Commissioner, Commissioner of Transportation, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The District Collector-cum-Transport Authority, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Regional Transport Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Assistant Director, Geology and Minerals, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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6.The National Highways Authority of India, Regional Office, Pandi Kovil Ring Road, Madurai.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Cetiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the order passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No. 231/PuMaSu/2025, dated 10.04.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the authorities not to resist the vehicle to deployed for the construction of NHAI-47 by out company quash the same as illegal. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Shriram For Respondents : Mr.R.Parthiban Government Advocate for R1, R2, R4 & R5 Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R3 Mr.Su.Srinivasan Standing Counsel for R6 W.P(MD)Nos.11294, 11623 and 12389 of 2026 1.S.Prabin Sam .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11294 of 2026 2.K.David Raj .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11623 of 2026 3.N.Mohanraj .. Petitioner in W.P(MD)No.12389 of 2026 - Vs. - - 1.The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Rep. by its Chairman, No.G5 & 6, Sector - 10, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075.

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2.The Regional Officer, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Madurai Region, No.2nd & 3rd Floor, Vijay Krishna Plaza, No.1, Lake Area, Melur Main Road, Mattuthavani, Madurai District-625 107.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Transport, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

4.The Transport Commissioner, Commissioner of Transport, Ezhilagam, Chepuak, Chennai-600 005.

5.The District Collector cum Regional Transport Authority, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

6.The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil-629 001 Kanyakumari District.

7.The Regional Transport Officer, Marthandam at Mulagumoodu, Kanyakumari District.

8.The Regional Transport Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

9.The Divisional Engineer, State Highways, Railway Feeder Road, Kottar, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District-629 002 .. Respondents in all petitions 3/8

Prayer in W.P(MD)Nos.11294 and 11623 of 2026: Writ Petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records on the file of the fifth respondent relating to the impugned order bearing reference Na.Ka.No. 231/GKR/2025, dated 10.04.2026 and quash the same and consequently, directing the respondents from stopping on restraining the free movement of the petitioners' Trucks as detailed in the annexure herewith in the Highways within the District of Kanyakumari, except in accordance with due process of law and pass such further or other suitable orders. [Prayer is amended vide court order dated 20.04.2026 in WP(MD)Nos.11294 and 11623 of 2026) Prayer in W.P(MD)No.12389 of 2026: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the fifth respondent District Collector, Kanyakumari District in Na.Ka.No.231/PuMaSu/2025, dated 10.04.2026, quash the same.

W.P(MD)Nos.11294 and 12389 of 2026:

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ragatheeshkumar for M/s. Isaac Chambers For Respondents : Mr.Su.Srinivasan Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Parthiban Government Advocate for R3 to R5 & R7 to R9 Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R6 4/8

W.P(MD)No.11623 of 2026:

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ragatheeshkumar for M/s. Isaac Chambers For Respondents : Mr.P.Karthik for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Parthiban Government Advocate for R3 to R5 & R7 to R9 Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R6 COMMON ORDER When the matter came up for hearing, it is represented by the learned counsel for the petitioners that by order dated 13.05.2026 made in W.P.(MD)No. 14168 of 2026, the very same impugned order of the District Collector dated 10.04.2026 was quashed. In view thereof, since the impugned order already stands quashed, recording the same, these Writ Petitions are disposed of.

2. However, it is to be noted that the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State had already brought to the notice of this Court certain facts and circumstances relating to serious violations, including issues concerning the carrying capacity of the road. These matters had been instituted well before the commencement of the Vacation, and interim directions had also been issued by this Court. The matters were, therefore, pending consideration. 5/8

3. In such circumstances, when the above writ petition came to be filed during the Vacation, it appears that the learned counsel appearing for the respondent did not bring to the notice of the Vacation Court the pendency of these proceedings. The matter appears to have been argued and disposed of on the very same day.

4. Be that as it may, having regard to the submissions made regarding the transportation of minerals allegedly sourced from unauthorised quarries, there shall be constant vigilance over the movement of such minerals. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, and the Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, shall conduct periodic inspections and checks with regard to the vehicles involved, the legality of the minerals being transported, the quarry of origin, and all other relevant aspects, and shall ensure strict compliance with the applicable statutory provisions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 01.06.2026 NCC : NO sji 6/8

To 1.The Transport Commissioner, Commissionerate of Transportation, Ezhilagam, Chepuak, Chennai.

2.The District Collector-cum-Transport Authority, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Regional Transport Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Assistant Director, Geology and Minerals, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

6.The Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Department of Transport, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

7.The Regional Transport Officer, Marthandam at Mulagumoodu, Kanyakumari District.

8.The Divisional Engineer, State Highways, Railway Feeder Road, Kottar, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District-629 002.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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